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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y295 ECYMOT history

Y295 ECY is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

Y295 ECY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
174,471 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 ECY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 ECY was last recorded at 174,471 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,469 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,471 miles
  • 2022 – 172,829 miles
  • 2021 – 171,428 miles
  • 2020 – 169,628 miles
  • 2019 – 167,352 miles
  • 2018 – 165,729 miles
  • 2017 – 163,906 miles
  • 2016 – 162,006 miles
  • 2015 – 159,675 miles
  • 2013 – 157,272 miles
  • 2012 – 145,856 miles
  • 2011 – 138,104 miles
  • 2010 – 130,903 miles
  • 2009 – 121,854 miles
  • 2008 – 111,820 miles
  • 2007 – 102,961 miles
  • 2006 – 96,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,471 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,471 miles
    Test number
    151726413963
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,469 miles (+1,640)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,469 miles
    Test number
    852410691037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in middle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,829 miles
    Test number
    126877143449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears under car both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,828 miles (+1,400)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,828 miles
    Test number
    508957998000
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears under car both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,428 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,428 miles
    Test number
    137779143202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,628 miles (+2,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,628 miles
    Test number
    639257406842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    530413614292
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,351 miles (+1,622)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,351 miles
    Test number
    507682062570
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass165,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,729 miles
    Test number
    244524357824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,729 miles (+1,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,729 miles
    Test number
    520588300757
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass163,906 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    163,906 miles
    Test number
    526146379463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail163,882 miles (+1,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    546741186365
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass162,006 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    162,006 miles
    Test number
    285000050112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,675 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    159,675 miles
    Test number
    588525815036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Fail159,674 miles (+2,402)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,674 miles
    Test number
    838374315011
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass157,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,272 miles
    Test number
    336324163351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,272 miles (+3,574)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,272 miles
    Test number
    626512353333
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass153,698 miles (+7,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    153,698 miles
    Test number
    925039203054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass145,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    145,856 miles
    Test number
    406298212057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail145,856 miles (+7,752)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,856 miles
    Test number
    117752712081
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass138,104 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    138,104 miles
    Test number
    187683511035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,903 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    151553510033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass121,854 miles (+10,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,854 miles
    Test number
    924682919093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,820 miles (+8,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    163344618477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,961 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    844928317084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass96,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    464990026060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y295 ECY

Does Y295 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 ECY expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 ECY?
The MOT on Y295 ECY expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 ECY done?
Y295 ECY was recorded at 174,471 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
Has Y295 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 ECY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y295 ECY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y295 ECY find?
Y295 ECY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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